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Job Summary

42597

Requisition : 42597

Business Unit: TSU

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid Work Options)

Group: WSO

Employment Type: Regular

This role is with CDM Smith's Technical Services Unit (TSU), providing HR support to the Water Services Group. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources Business Partner, this position delivers strategic HR leadership, aligns initiatives with corporate objectives, and mitigates organizational risk. The Senior HR Business Partner advises business leaders on talent, employee relations, compensation, training, and other HR programs and policies that impact the business unit’s objectives.

This role can be based in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, or Houston, TX.

• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to managers and employees across designated regions or divisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide HR strategies, policies, and programs.
• Administer a broad range of HR functions including employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, engagement, workforce and succession planning, employee development, performance management, organizational development, HRIS, recruitment support, and relocation.
• Identify and escalate emerging HR trends and issues, collaborating with business leaders to support workforce planning. This includes conducting workforce reviews, identifying high-potential talent, implementing succession plans, and continuously refining workforce strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, managing conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and discrimination concerns. Provide policy guidance and seek legal counsel when necessary to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Partner with other HR teams to address organizational challenges, recommending innovative approaches to enhance departmental efficiency and service delivery.
• Advise managers on performance feedback strategies to support employee growth and development.
• Lead or contribute to HR initiatives, projects, and program development efforts that drive organizational effectiveness.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the HR function and the broader organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, preferably within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.

• EEO Statement: CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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• Travel: Amount of
  
  Travel Required:
  
  20%
• Pay Range: Minimum $77,667 – Maximum $128,128
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
• Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No – We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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